This is a classic recipe for chicken and cashew nut curry. In a large frying pan (without oil), dry roast the coconut, garlic, ginger, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, chillies, cloves and cinnamon over a low heat for 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. Add half the cashew nuts and all the onion and roast for […]
Chicken dopiaza is a classic Indian curry and translates as double onions. The key to this curry is to cook the onions for a long time slowly until they are golden brown; that way the will give curry a sweet nutty flavour.
Ingredients: 200g Chicken breast cut into thin slices 200g Raw prawns, peeled 1 400ml Tin coconut milk 1 level dessertspoon Paprika 1/2 tsp Turmeric 3 Large cloves garlic, crushed 2.5cm Piece of ginger, grated 1 level tbsp Coriander seeds 1 level tsp Cumin seeds Red or green chilli, chopped 1 level tbsp Tamarind paste (or […]
Heat oil in casserole and cook cumin seeds and onion over medium heat for 5-6 mins until onion is caramelised. Add garlic, ginger, potato, cauliflower, turmeric and chilli and turn until evenly coated with the spices. Add the tomatoes, salt and 300ml water. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 mins […]
In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, coriander, peppercorns, half the ginger, half the garlic, the lemon juice an some salt. Stir in the chicken and leave to marinade for 1 hour. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, then fry onion until soft and lightly browned. Stir in the garam masala […]
Ingredients: 2 Medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1 Onion, finely chopped A little groundnut oil Half a cup frozen peas Quarter cup of currants or sultanas 2 tbsp Chopped coriander 2 tbsp Lemon juice 1 tbsp Soy sauce 1 tsp Ground cumin Pinch of hot chilli powder (or half tsp chopped fresh chilli) […]
Ingredients: Small head of cauliflower or 1/2 a big one, cut into large florets Splash of groundnut oil 1 tbsp Black mustard seeds Large pinch asafoetida (or 1 sml onion finely chopped) 12 Curry leaves, pulled off the stalk (can use dried) Half tsp ground turmeric 4 Medium sized potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks […]
Ingredients: 1 large Cauliflower, cut into florets 2-3 medium Potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 8 tbsp Veg oil 3 medium Onions, finely chopped 5cm piece of Ginger, grated 2 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped 1 Green chilli, finely chopped 1/2 tsp Turmeric 1/2 tsp Ground coriander 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Garam masala A grating […]
Put the yellow peas or daal into a pan with the salt and turmeric and 1 litre water. Bring to the boil, lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are soft. For the seasoning, heat the oil in a small frying pan and fry the garlic and chilli for a few […]
Ingredients: 8 Pappads (uncooked poppadoms) Stuffing: 1 tbsp Groundnut oil 1 Onion, finely chopped 1 tsp Finely chopped garlic 1 tbsp Finely chopped root ginger 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper Quarter tsp ground coriander Half tsp turmeric 200g Raw prawns, roughly chopped 100g Boiled potatoes, roughly chopped 1 tbsp Lemon juice Half tsp salt […]